10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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Consumer is having problems with the oil consumption in this vehicle. Vehicle has been examined for oil leaks. Vehicle runs low on oil every 1000 miles. Dealer says this is normal for this type of engine.
- Port Huron, MI, USA
Vehicle burns 1 quart of oil for every thousand miles. This is normal. Consumer feels engine is burning the oil and should not also it may be an emission issue.
- Columbus, OH, USA
While traveling on the highway, the check engine light illuminates on the dasboard and the vehicle will shutdown. Dealership is aware of the problem. Consumer stated the manufacturer replaced the engine which was rebuilt.
- Bufflo, NY, USA
Excessive oil consumption (1 quart oil every 250 miles!) yet dealer and manufacturer don't want to fix it until we said we would suit if they don't act on it.
- Arcadia, CA, USA
Vehicle has stalled 7-8 times at speeds of 55-65 mph. Dealer has replaced O2 sensor 3 times, however that has not remedied the problem.
- Buffalo, NY, USA
During normal operation of vehicle engine will jump or "buck", increasing the risk of a crash in traffic. Dealership has examined vehicle and could not identify cause. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
- Moorpark, CA, USA
2.0 liter engine is burning oil. Dealer has been contacted for this problem, but has been unable to remedy the problem.
- Fremont, CA, USA
Vehicle has experienced several problems with the engine and transmission. Consumer was informed that there was an internal problem with automatic transmission which required that transmission be replaced. Also, dealership has informed consumer that head gasket and control valve for the engine were defective. Note: Dealership has been in possession of the vehicle for approximately 30 days.
- Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Intermittently vehicle will stall out while driving approximately 20-25 mph, battery light will come on. Consumer must restart vehicle. Dealer has replaced fuel pump relay switch and ran test, but defect still occurs. Dealer cannot determine cause. Consumer states dealer has also replaced the throttle body and vehicle continues to stall.
- Glen Allen, VA, USA
When it is extremely cold (most of the time the temperature has been below zero) the car will lose power and die. This has happened 4 times. I was going approx. 75 on the interstate passing another vehicle when the car lost power and died. The temp. Was ten below zero. I have been left stranded 4 times with this vehicle in temperatures below zero. Thank god for cell phones!! I am worried about this happening on railroad crossings or in heavy traffic. I am currently working with the better business bureau and Volkswagen for a refund- just wanted you to be aware of the safety issue with the Beetle.
- Lincoln, ME, USA
Driving along at highway speed, diesel engine dies, won't restart, towed 5 times.
- E Boothbay, ME, USA
While driving at any speed or any time, vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could cause a crash. Able to restart vehicle. Been to dealer 5 times, and dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.
- Culfer City, CA, USA
- Wayne, NJ, USA